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Thrash

usgb/θræʃ/Volume
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Violence Connotation

Implies strong violence, so use it to describe severe physical beatings, not gentle hits.

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The hero thrashed the villain savagely.
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Physical Aggression

Use 'thrash' when describing someone hitting another person or object with force.

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Angry protesters thrashed the statues.
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Repeated Action

'Thrash' is used for repeated hitting, not a single strike.

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She thrashed the cushion repeatedly in frustration.
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